Athi

Ms Athi Nkomo

Counseling Psychologist

Verified

“A Counselling Psychologist with experience working in private practice, NGO’s, clinical and corporate settings.”

About Me

I am a Counseling Psychologist in Bryanston, Gauteng, South Africa working with adults. I help you manage life transitions, anxiety, grief, mood disorders, and postnatal or perinatal depression. I use psychodynamic therapy and run small group sessions that teach clear coping skills.

Approach

Having worked in varied settings, I structure therapy to move between exploring early patterns and building clear, practical coping steps. Sessions in Bryanston or online unfold at a steady pace, blending reflective dialogue with short, skill-focused exercises you can try between meetings. We notice recurring responses, test small changes and create safety strategies for intense moments so the work feels manageable as well as insightful. People navigating transitions, relationships or new parenthood often find this balance useful.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

Services

Services Offered:

  • Group Therapy

    Therapy conducted with a small group of people who share similar concerns, using peer interaction and diverse perspectives as part of the healing process.

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  • Relationship Counseling

    Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.

  • Parenting Support

    Guidance for the psychological challenges of raising children, including discipline, communication, co-parenting, and managing the emotional demands of parenthood.

  • Psychodynamic Therapy

    A therapy that explores how past experiences and unconscious patterns shape current feelings, relationships, and behaviour.

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Works With:

  • Adults
  • Couples
  • Families
  • Parents
  • Under Fives

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Life Transitions

    Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.

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  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Relationship Issues

    Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.

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  • Grief & Loss

    The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss.

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  • Mood Disorder

    A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.

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  • Postnatal or Perinatal Depression

    Depression occurring during pregnancy or in the months following childbirth, affecting mood, energy, bonding with the baby, and daily functioning.

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  • PTSD

    Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, a condition that develops after a traumatic event, causing flashbacks, nightmares, hypervigilance, and emotional numbness.

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  • Parenting Support

    Guidance for the psychological challenges of raising children, including discipline, communication, co-parenting, and managing the emotional demands of parenthood.

  • Trauma

    The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.

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Professional Title:

  • Counseling Psychologist

    A psychologist who helps people with everyday life challenges (relationships, work stress, adjustment) as well as mental health conditions.

Credentials

Registrations

Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA)

Counseling Psychologist

Qualifications

Nelson Mandela University (NMU)

Service Areas

My Practice

In-person & Online

Bryanston, Gauteng

South Africa

Bryanston, South Africa